Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, IGISMV, DI:1519. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: AGNI, DVCIS, LITVA, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_013

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Igismv Di 1519 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Agni Dvcis Litva Grand Duchy Vilnius coin round metallic object weathered surface showing various scratches worn areas primarily silver-gray color small spots reddish-brown discoloration object embossed circular border faint raised shapes patterns across face suggesting central figure surrounding motifs uneven edges varying surface texture creating light dark silver-gray highlights shadows.